Polkadot
Lock Up Ether, Get Free Crypto: Twist on Airdrops Attracts Top VCs
Governance startup Commonwealth, which offers a new twist on token airdrops, has raised $2 million from a group of notable investors.

Ethereum Core Developer Quits Over 'Conflict of Interest' Attacks
A long-time contributor to the ethereum codebase is taking a step back from social media after tweeting contentious remarks.

Developers Behind Ethereum App Aragon Weigh Launching a Second Network on Polkadot
Developers behind ethereum-based application Aragon are investigating the use of Parity Technologies' Polkadot Network to launch a smart contract framework.

Blockchain Project Polkadot Plans Second Token Sale to Raise $60 Million
Blockchain project Polkadot is planning raise $60 million via a second distribution of tokens.

Ethereum Startup Parity Launches DIY Blockchain Tool Substrate
Parity Technologies has launched a beta version of Substrate, a tool that lets users create custom blockchains for decentralized applications.

Parity to Help Zcash (the Currency) Gain Independence From Zcash (the Startup)
The Zcash Foundation is partnering with an ethereum startup on a project that could boost interoperability across the crypto ecosystem.

Gavin Wood Announces 'Impending Release' of DIY Blockchain Tool
Parity Technologies founder Gavin Wood has announced that his company's new DIY blockchain tool, Substrate, is weeks from release

Melonport Co-Founder Joins the Decentralized Crypto Exchange Race
Melonport co-founder Reto Trinkler is joining an increasingly crowded field with the launch of Agora Trade, a decentralized crypto exchange.

Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work Can Be Made More Efficient, IBM Research Claims
Scientists from IBM Research claim they've found a way to reshape blockchain architectures for energy-constrained internet of things devices.

'Internet of Blockchains' Project Polkadot to Launch First Proof-of-Concept
Parity Technologies and Web3 Foundation will soon launch the first proof-of-concept of their blockchain interoperability protocol, Polkadot.

